Learning Support Assistant (Level 1) - Lamphey Primary School

Salary: Grade 3 - £24,027 pro rata

Grade 3 - £24,027.00 for 28 hours per week for 45.8 weeks per annum equating to £15,553.20 pro rata.

This position is fixed-term until 31/08/2025.

Learning Support Assistant - Level 1

At Lamphey Primary School, we pride ourselves on creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. Our team is committed to fostering a love for learning and providing the best possible start for our pupils.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Reception and Nursery Class teachers to support the learning and development of all pupils.
• Assist in delivering engaging and age-appropriate activities.
• Provide individualised support to pupils, helping them to overcome challenges and achieve their goals.
• Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure a cohesive and supportive team approach.
• Monitor and report on student progress to teachers and parents as needed.

A good standard of education, an understanding of children/ young people's needs and rights, together with excellent communication skills are all essential for this role.

You will need to be registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) for this post.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Mr S. Thomas, Headteacher.

Please refer to the job description above for more details on this vacancy and the person specification.

Employment Checks

This post is subject to a DBS disclosure check.

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Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.

Please note that at this point, Pembrokeshire County Council is not accepting applicants who require a Skilled Worker visa as a prerequisite to a right to work in the UK. Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is a high priority for Pembrokeshire County Council. We aim to support vulnerable children and adults at risk to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. We are committed to ensuring their safety and will take action to safeguard their well-being. The Council's Corporate Safeguarding Policy provides a framework for every member of staff and Service within the Council, setting out responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk as well as the methods by which the Council will be assured that it is fulfilling its duties.

This policy applies to all Council employees and workforce, councillors, volunteers and also service providers that are commissioned by the Council. Safeguarding is everyone's business whether they work for, or on behalf of, the Council.

Support & Additional Info

• Please contact the HR Systems Team as early as possible if you're unable to apply online by emailing hrsystemsteam@pembrokeshire.gov.uk .
• Please contact the Recruitment Team if you have any queries relating to this vacancy by emailing Recruit@pembrokeshire.gov.uk .
• Local Government Employees on National Joint Council (NJC) terms are subject to national pay bargaining; all salaries currently stated in our adverts are as 01/04/2023.
• Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; therefore prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the person specification and are registered on our redeployment pool.

Welsh language skills are desirable. Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.